Our expert hotel planners periodically visit and review the hotels we represent in person. This is the most recent visit:

"Great Location"

Overall Score3.5/ 5

Smaller property situated in great downtown location close to Union Station and in walking distance to all attractions and the Metro Convention center. This hotel is in an older building and that has been remodeled a few years ago. The lobby is bright and the rooms are nicely decorated with modern décor. Bathrooms are small but nice. More renovations are planned. The staff is very attentive to all needs and friendly. The hotel offers breakfast buffet or a la carte service. There is a small meeting room for up to 40 people. Downstairs is a pub serving burgers and sandwiches often a meeting point for sports fans.

Britta R., a local HotelPlanner Toronto expert from

25-Aug-2014 Verified Review

Verified Reviews of The Strathcona Hotel Downtown Toronto

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Excellent Location. Close To All Transportation."

Overall Score4.0/5

Room was a bit small, but clean. Cleaning staff and front desk were excellent to deal with. I will make this hotel our home base whenever we are in Toronto.

Everything went smoothly with the Strathcona and I would use them again. They were very accommodating, although I would say that the meeting room was a tad small for our group. There was a huge column in the middle which really squished people in. But all things considered, a good experience.

My group stayed at the Strathcona and were very happy with it. The hotel helped us arrange transportation around the city for our group of 12, which was much appreciated, and was also very accommodating when we had to cancel a few rooms at the last minute. This was a baseball team party, and we will definitely stay at the Strathcona again.

Customer Reviews of The Strathcona Hotel Downtown Toronto

Recent Reviews

Property Description

Immerse yourself in one of the world's most diverse cities, as a distinguished guest of The Strathcona Hotel. Perfectly situated in the heart of Downtown Toronto’s dynamic entertainment, sports and financial districts, the hotel is surrounded by restaurants featuring multicultural cuisine, vibrant nightlife and world-class theatres. Just steps away are fashionable shopping districts as well as Toronto’s major attractions such as the CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Air Canada Centre, Rogers Centre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Union Station, Harbourfront and more…
Treat yourself to the sleek, modern sensibility of our 194 guestrooms with WiFi access, a knowledgeable concierge and a staff that is committed to hospitality excellence. Meetings and special events gather with success in the hotel’s Wellington Room. Indulge in a delicious breakfast or lunch, set in a relaxed atmosphere at the York Street Café, open from 6:30am – 2pm. Catch your favourite game at The Pub, a British-style Pub complete with large flat-screen HD TV’s, while you sip on your choice of a variety of domestic or imported draughts, as well as renowned Canadian or international wines. Business Centre facilities are available 24 hours. Both Fitness Facilities and a municipal parking lot are adjacent to the hotel.

Green Sustainability

Our green philosophy is a core value of our hotel. We focus on waste management, sustainability, and energy and water conservation, and innovative community outreach programs involving local groups and partnerships.

Cancellation:individual rooms can be cancelled 24 hours before arrival with no charge
groups of 10 or more rooms must be cancelled one month prior to the arrival date

Nightly Parking:

$39

Typical Group Deposit:

50%

Total Taxes:

16.00%

Total Misc Fees:

$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)

City Tax:

3.00%

Country Tax:

13.00%

GST: Goods and Services Tax:

13.00 GST %

Food and Beverage Tax:

13.00%

Parking Fee:

25.00 Per Night (public parking)

Porterage Fee:

6.00 Per Person (round trip)

Gym Fee:

10.00 Per Day (GoodLife Fitness)

Rooms Wireless Internet Fee:

4.95 Per Day (complimentary for groups)

Meeting Wireless Internet Fee:

0.00 Per Day (complimentary)

Meeting Wired Internet Fee:

0.00 Per Day (complimentary)

Food and Beverage Service Charge:

15.00%

Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost:

10.95 Per Person

Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost:

12.00 Per Person

Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost:

14.95 Per Person

Amenities / Features

Pet Friendly?Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Air conditioning

Airport Shuttle

Alarm clock

ATM

Baggage storage facilities

Breakfast in room

Central location

Clothes drying

Complimentary newspaper

Conference facilities

Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa

Credit card accepted: American Express

Credit card accepted: Discover

Credit card accepted: Diners Club

Currency exchange

Dinner available

Electronic key card

Elevator

Express Check-Out

Facilities for the disabled

Fax available

Hairdryer available

Handicap accessible

Ice Maker

Internet - wireless

Internet is Complimentary

Ironing facilities

Laundry valet service

Licensed bar

Movies in room

Non-smoking rooms

24 hours opened

Office or business center

Private bathroom in room

Radio in room

Restaurant

Self controlled heating/cooling system

Shower

Tea and coffee making facilities

Telephone

Telephone in all rooms

Television

TV - Free Cable

Travellers cheques accepted

Valet Parking

Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

From the Airport:
From the Airport follow the signs to the 427 south. Take the 427 to the QEW Toronto, continue to the Gardiner Expressway. Take the York Street Exit. We are located at No. 60 on York Street, just past Front Street
Not Driving?
Then take the Airport Express Shuttle Service. This convenient shuttle has departures every half hour from Pearson International, and drops you off just outside our doors. Take the "Downtown" bus and get out at the Royal York Hotel, just across the street from our hotel.

Local Shuttle Info: The Toronto Airport Express between Pearson International Airport and downtown Toronto picks up and drops off across from our hotel between 6:00 am and 12:05 am seven days a week. The cost is approximately $25 each way.
There is a complimentary shuttle between Toronto Island Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) that picks up and drops off across the street from our hotel every 15 minutes, 7 days a week (check their website for the hours of operation).

Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Breakfast Information

We promise to deliver a quality breakfast experience all day long.
Start your morning off with our breakfast buffet for $14.95 plus taxes and enjoy an array of wonderful
hot and cold delectables. Our Breakfast Buffet includes a multitude of fine
quality items and fresh eggs cracked each morning to give you the high
quality meal that you deserve. It also includes hot sausage, bacon strips, roasted potatoes, oatmeal, waffles, yogurt, fruits, cheese, cereal, bread, croissants, juices and much more. You are also more than welcome to try one of our tantalizing
dishes from our a la carte menu created from the Chef’s kitchen.

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